The Convrt Awards are now open for entries in retail design, technology, e-commerce, and experiences
The new Convrt Award is now accepting entries in retail design, technology, e-commerce, and Experiences. Labeled as the "largest celebration of retail," Convrt will recognize innovative work across the rich layers of commerce with nearly 50 categories for both projects and solutions.
NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new Convrt Award is now accepting entries in Retail Design, Technology, and Experiences. Labeled as the "largest celebration of retail," Convrt will recognize innovative work across the rich layers of commerce with nearly 50 categories for both projects and solutions.
Categories include creative projects like Store Design, Displays, and Visual Merchandising to technologies like Digital Signage Experiences, Ecomm, Extended Reality, and Analytics. For the first time ever, Convrt will recognize solution providers who support retail's back-of-house, including Payments, Robotics, Blockchain, and Logistics. Convrt's ethos is to treat all entrants equally, whether it's a nimble startup or an established enterprise and regardless of the size of entry.
"There's no club you need to be in, nothing to sponsor, no paid event to attend, and no one you need to know. Independent Judges only care about one thing–your work," said Amy Rieber, Producer – The Convrt Award. The 2023 Convrt Awards online entry window will close on Friday, March 31, and winners will be announced in May 2023. - Who Can Enter the Awards
Any company, whether big or small that prides itself in executing or solving a real problem for a live client in the commerce space is encouraged to apply. Participants from all over the world are welcome; the project or product entered must be a concept built or updated during 2021-2022.
"Retail, whether in-store or online, is the human-centered industry that touches everybody," says Douglas Hampton-Dowson, Founder of The Convrt Award, "We hear a lot of negatives, but it's exploding with creativity and innovation."
"For years, there's been no independent, authentic standard to recognize the designers, creators, engineers, solution providers, and innovators behind the scenes of shopping. These are the teams who are constantly bringing new experiences to life for brands and customers around the world, and we're so excited to finally appreciate their work."- The Awards Judging Council
The Convrt Independent Judging Council is comprised of top industry experts in the world of Retail and E-commerce, including: Amy Daugherty, Head of US Marketing – Costa Coffee (The Coca-Cola Company); Ethelbert Williams, Head of eCommerce – Johnson & Johnson; Ron McJunkin, a global retail leader of brands like SONOS, Gap, and Quicksilver; Alex Genov, Head of Marketing Insights & Customer Research – Zappos, Poonam Goyal, Senior US Retail Analyst – Bloomberg, celebrated eComm influencer Rick Watson and Kevin Calabrese, AVP Brand Design & Head of Experiential Creative – AT&T.
"The award seeks to honor the true innovators and creators that are bringing NEW life into the world of retail and e-commerce, for those who create and break things but don't often see their names in bold lights," said Amy Daughtery.
About Convrt
Convrt represents the designers, engineers, visionaries, innovators, and unsung heroes who endeavor to push the retail industry forward. Unlike other industry recognition or awards – Convrt is not owned or influenced by any trade magazine, tradeshow, conference, consultancy, solutions provider, or brand. The Convrt Statuette is a unique piece of art designed in New York City and produced in collaboration with the manufacturers of the Emmy® and MTV awards. Learn more at convrtaward.com
Media Contact
Paula Stella, Convrt Award, 1 (917) 407-2812, [email protected]
SOURCE Convrt Award
Share this article